Last Town on Earth Audiobook (Unabridged)

" A compelling book that illustrates the danger of utopian societies and the evil righteous believers of any persuasion loose on the world. Using selfless sounding excuses, such as "protecting his family," the characters stoke their fear, anger and hate and soon they join the other forces of death--war and disease--and start killing each other. "

" I just read this book. It was very well written and disturbing. Good historical fiction. It deals with issues of inclusion and exclusion and the flu epidemic of WWI. But it has a timeless quality to it that makes you feel as though it could be set in the past, present, or future. "

" Really great historical premise; mediocre writing. "

" A very interesting and well crafted story about the 1918 flu epidemic and how one remote town in Washington state handled it. "

" Some of my family members died in the flu epidemic of 1918, so I've always wanted to learn more about it. This was an interesting book, and the author did a good job of showing the types of things that might happen when a healthy town tries to keep out the unhealthy, and the difficult choices that might result. Although I am a progressive person, the installation of characters with 21st century progressive values into an early 20th century didn't quite ring true. Nonetheless, it's worth a read. "

" I would rather give this book 3.5 stars, but I can't err on the side of 4... so 3 it is. It is a well written and thought provoking work of fiction well worth reading. However, the historical context of towns closing themselves off during the 1918 flu left me wishing this was less of a fiction book and more of a factual account. Other than that, I really enjoyed it as a fiction book that really flowed and had an interesting plot. "

" i read this book several years ago, it will be one of the 25 or 30 books I'll never forget. I agree somewhat with lauren who says the writing is simple but not "hemingway simple". It's a excellent book. "

" Takes place duiring the Spanish flu epidemic in 1917/1918. This is a small town in WA that quarentines itself. Very interesting so far. "

" A very timely novel. It is about the 1918 flu epidemic and how one town in the Pacific Northwest copes. It is based on a true incident. "

" I thought that this was a really interesting book, and the point of view was unique. It started a little slow but once it got rolling I couldn't put it down. I did get pretty invested in the characters and their journeys. I would totally recommend it! "

" I can't really give this a full review because I never finished it. It just didn't grab me and keep my attention. "

" It was a interesting premise, but not as captivating as I would have hoped. The book is worth reading, although it won't keep you up at night to finish it. "

" I get frustrated when people make bad decisions that are only going to make things worse. That's what this book is all about. "

" This one started out great, but had a very weak last half. I was disappointed! "

" A fascinating look at the pressure cooker of 1918; World War I and the Spanish Influenza, and the hard choices they wrested from the people of Commonwealth, WA. Check out my full review: The Last Town on Earth "

" Interesting concept, but not as well done as I would have hoped. Unnecessary language and very dark view of human nature. I thought it would be engrossing, but it reallly wasn't until the last few pages when I just wanted to see how it ended. Overall, I don't recommend it. "

" Wonderful book that brought to life a historical event that happened in my neck of woods. "

" It's 1918, and a small mill town in Washington state has decided to cut itself off from the rest of the world to try and avoid getting the deathly flu. War, politics, and disease all come into play, along with a little romance. A/A-. "

" I thought this was a slow starting book, but got really good half way through "

" I really enjoyed this historical fiction about WWI and the 1918 flu pandemic. I found I was really engaged with the characters and their outcome in this little town of Commonwealth. Everyone in my bood discussion group liked the book and we really had a good time discussing this book. "

" Read the author's second book, The Many Deaths of the Firefly Brothers, which was great. So gave his first book a shot. Great setup, but pretty slow. Gonna put it down for a while and maybe I'll return. "

" It was a interesting premise, but not as captivating as I would have hoped. The book is worth reading, although it won't keep you up at night to finish it. "

" I listened to thsi book on tape with my Husband while commuting to work. We both enjoyed the audiobook so much we were sad when it ended! "

" Set against the backdrop of one of the most virulent epidemics that America ever experienced--the 1918 flu epidemic--Mullen's powerful, sweeping first novel is a tale of morality in a time of upheaval. "

" Tragic and sad, but a good story based on true events that happened during WWI. I thought the ending was a little rushed and unsatisfying to me. But I still like this book a lot. "

" Interesting to see what happens to societies when influenza hits also I liked mixing in labor strife and socialism. "

" Couldn't do it! I didn't click with any characters and it seemed to take a very long time to say anything. "

" I just read this book. It was very well written and disturbing. Good historical fiction. It deals with issues of inclusion and exclusion and the flu epidemic of WWI. But it has a timeless quality to it that makes you feel as though it could be set in the past, present, or future. "